4.5⭐️ This book gave me all the feels. 🥹 Childhood friends to lovers, found family, trauma and healing, and a protective MMC? Say less.
I love when a book feels so real, like I'm a part of the pages experiencing everything with the characters. The story shifts between the past and present in such a meaningful way, giving us the heartfelt moments and history needed to truly understand each step of their journey.
Maleek and Angelica had the most supportive village. Their people were hilarious, loyal, and always ready to show up for them no matter what.
This book was raw and emotional, but the author never let the heaviness overshadow the hope and comfort present throughout the story. The way Maleek took Angelica's broken heart, gently pieced it back together, and breathed life into it with so much patience, reassurance, and love... whew.
I don't want to give too much away, but just know the size of this book is absolutely worth it. Every page serves a purpose. 10/10, highly recommend!
Although it’s centered around a love story that unfolds over decades, one of its biggest messages is that you never have to settle for a mediocre version of love. So often, women mistake control for love, and this story beautifully highlights the difference.
The author explores what it feels like to be broken down by someone you devoted your life to, only to be rebuilt by someone who quietly loved and supported you all along. Beyond the romance, I also appreciated the importance of sisterhood. The unwavering support from the women in her life was a powerful reminder that we don’t have to carry our burdens alone, even though pride and embarrassment often keep us from leaning on those who love us.
By the time I finished the last page, I felt hopeful. This book reminded me that the right kind of love is worth waiting for, and it definitely renewed my faith that my Mr. Wright is out there!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The characters were beautifully written and I love the dynamic between the sisters. I look forward to the other books and loved the Maryland references as a Maryland girlie!
He played the long game! This is a friends to lovers contemporary romance. I loved every minute of it. You will feel all the things. I laughed and cried with the characters. Exceptional read! I can't wait for part 2.
DNF @ 22%. I love a good slow burn but I fear the repetitive phrasing got to me. I also found some of the flashbacks disruptive to the flow. I enjoyed their content but not how they were placed in the middle of pivotal moments. When the MCs meet for the first time, I want to be in the moment with them, not brought back to when they were 16.